Private Lessons  

Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  [email protected].  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.

Classes

Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.

April Classes

Crochet Foundations

WHEN:  Saturday,      April 18 ,    9 - 11am
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $ 45

Do you want to learn to crochet or need a refresher on the basics? This class will get you going. You will learn two ways to start a crochet project (a chain and a magic ring) as well as how to do a single crochet, single crochet increase and single crochet decrease. After taking this foundation class, you will be comfortable with holding the yarn and hook, creating stitches, and you will become familiar with how to start a project.
This can be a companion course to the Crocheted Turtle Coaster class on Saturday April 25, 9-11am, where you will use your new skills to create an adorable project!  If you take both classes, you will save $5!

Materials: 
Yarn: worsted weight yarn (approx. 25 yards) – one ball of Encore Worsted is perfect for this “practicing” class and for continued practice at home; 
Hook: size H or I crochet hook; locking stitch marker.

​HOMEWORK: NONE

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Crochet Turtle Coaster

WHEN:  Saturday,      April 25 ,    9 - 11am
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $ 45

This adorable turtle coaster is great for advanced beginner crocheters (knowing how to crochet a chain and single crochet is needed for this class). Once you put your cup on the coaster, it flips up to look like the turtle is hugging your cup!  
This is a companion course to the Crochet Foundations course on Saturday April 18, 9-11am, where you will learn the basics of crochet and the skills you will need for this coaster class.  
If you take both classes, you will save $5!

Materials: 
Yarn:  Fingering or sport weight yarn in two colors for your turtle.
Hook: 2.5mm (B)  and 3.5mm (E) crochet hooks; locking stitch marker

​HOMEWORK: NONE

SKILL LEVEL: Students should know how to crochet a chain and single crochet.

May Classes

Building in Lace ​                                                    This is a multi session class.

WHEN:           Wednesdays,        6- 7:30 pm
           May 13, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7,
           Nov. 4, Dec. 2 (border)    
INSTRUCTOR:    Kathy Loegering 
FEE:  $ 125

Do you want to expand on your knitting skills?  Are you ready to venture into lace work? Now that you can do all the basic stitches and do color work, you are ready to complete this beautiful rectangular shawl/wrap. Learn new techniques and create a lace shawl/wrap without seams. Beads are optional but lovely. It is a dazzler.  It is suitable for knitters who have learned basic knit stitches and are ready to challenge themselves to work on this lace project.  Not for beginners.

Materials: 
Pattern: Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter, the book is available in our shop. 
Yarn:  Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this Lace shawl.  Dk yarn is suggested.

​HOMEWORK: The class will start together but you should be sure to purchase the booklet Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter.  All the specifics are there as to yarn amounts. All materials should be gathered prior to our starting class. You should create a swatch as suggested in the booklet. Bring the swatch to the first class. We will talk about gauge.

SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for knitters who have learned basic knit stitches and are ready to challenge themselves.  Not for beginners.

Needle Felted Landscape

WHEN:  Saturday,      May 16 ,    10 - noon
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey
FEE:  $ 40 + $10 mat fee to teacher

Enjoy creating this beautiful framed landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. All materials will be provided and you will go home with your finished piece. Students will learn how to apply roving to flat wool, layering to achieve density of color and texture and how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. Materials Fee will be paid directly to the teacher.

Materials: 
Materials Fee $10. Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, black frame. Matting if wanted.

​HOMEWORK: NONE

SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed.